- Delivered new in Netherlands
- Only 81 km, delivery mileage
- One owner from new
- Only 250 LHD built
- Ideal for track-day enthusiasts.
- Comes without any registration document


Please kindly note that this car will be available for viewing by prior appointment in MADEGEM(BELGIUM) please contact [email protected] for booking


Officially unveiled during the Lotus Motorsport Elise race series at Brands Hatch on 9th April 2000, the Lotus Exige was conceived as a road-going racing car, the coupe variant of the Elise Motorsport, a limited production model for FIA GT homologation for the new millennium.
Built on the renowned aluminium bonded chassis of the Elise, the Exige features a distinctive front spoiler, enhancing its aggressive aesthetics. The car is adorned with a prominent carbon fibre rear wing, reminiscent of the Esprit 350 Sport, further emphasising its racing pedigree. The entire bodywork is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic, just like the standard Elise, ensuring lightweight yet robust performance. Drawing inspiration from the radical Elise 340R, the Exige shares several components, including lightweight seats and wheels, enhancing its performance-oriented character.

One of the standout features of the Exige is the large polycarbonate rear window, which allows enthusiasts to admire the intricate mechanics of the engine beneath. Powering the Exige is a 1.8-litre K-series inline-four engine, delivering power to the rear wheels through an ultra-close ratio five-speed manual transmission. With a claimed top speed of 219 km/h, the Exige promises an exhilarating driving experience that is hard to match, both on track and on the road. Production of the Exige was extremely limited, with only around 604 units produced, of which just 250 were left-hand drive.

This remarkable black metallic Exige is one of those 250, featuring a beautifully appointed Alcantara interior, in outstanding condition, showing only 81 kilometres on the odometer: its original delivery mileage. Supplied new in 2001 by Lotus Import W.J. Van Der Kooi, the official Lotus importer in the Netherlands, to its first and current owner, it is fitted with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a suite of factory options including air conditioning, red Alcantara sport seats with full harness belts, a radio fitting kit, driving lamps, a carbon airbox, and OEM Lotus alloys (16-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels).

While this Exige has been carefully preserved and is in excellent condition, having not been driven for the past 23 years, it will require recommissioning before use. It is not accompanied by any registration documents, but by a photocopy of the original purchase invoice listing its options, as well as one key.

Ideal for track-day enthusiasts, this Exige epitomises the lightweight, high-performance ethos of Lotus and is more than capable of rivalling far larger GT cars thanks to its nimble handling and superb braking capabilities. Incredibly rare in left-hand drive configuration and still retaining its original delivery mileage, this Exige presents a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.




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2001 Lotus Exige S1


For documents

2001 Lotus Exige S1 Chassis no. 001903

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2001 Lotus Exige S1
Chassis no. 001903
- Delivered new in Netherlands
- Only 81 km, delivery mileage
- One owner from new
- Only 250 LHD built
- Ideal for track-day enthusiasts.
- Comes without any registration document

Officially unveiled during the Lotus Motorsport Elise race series at Brands Hatch on 9th April 2000, the Lotus Exige was conceived as a road-going racing car, the coupe variant of the Elise Motorsport, a limited production model for FIA GT homologation for the new millennium.
Built on the renowned aluminium bonded chassis of the Elise, the Exige features a distinctive front spoiler, enhancing its aggressive aesthetics. The car is adorned with a prominent carbon fibre rear wing, reminiscent of the Esprit 350 Sport, further emphasising its racing pedigree. The entire bodywork is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic, just like the standard Elise, ensuring lightweight yet robust performance. Drawing inspiration from the radical Elise 340R, the Exige shares several components, including lightweight seats and wheels, enhancing its performance-oriented character.

One of the standout features of the Exige is the large polycarbonate rear window, which allows enthusiasts to admire the intricate mechanics of the engine beneath. Powering the Exige is a 1.8-litre K-series inline-four engine, delivering power to the rear wheels through an ultra-close ratio five-speed manual transmission. With a claimed top speed of 219 km/h, the Exige promises an exhilarating driving experience that is hard to match, both on track and on the road. Production of the Exige was extremely limited, with only around 604 units produced, of which just 250 were left-hand drive.

This remarkable black metallic Exige is one of those 250, featuring a beautifully appointed Alcantara interior, in outstanding condition, showing only 81 kilometres on the odometer: its original delivery mileage. Supplied new in 2001 by Lotus Import W.J. Van Der Kooi, the official Lotus importer in the Netherlands, to its first and current owner, it is fitted with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a suite of factory options including air conditioning, red Alcantara sport seats with full harness belts, a radio fitting kit, driving lamps, a carbon airbox, and OEM Lotus alloys (16-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels).

While this Exige has been carefully preserved and is in excellent condition, having not been driven for the past 23 years, it will require recommissioning before use. It is not accompanied by any registration documents, but by a photocopy of the original purchase invoice listing its options, as well as one key.

Ideal for track-day enthusiasts, this Exige epitomises the lightweight, high-performance ethos of Lotus and is more than capable of rivalling far larger GT cars thanks to its nimble handling and superb braking capabilities. Incredibly rare in left-hand drive configuration and still retaining its original delivery mileage, this Exige presents a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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